The anatomy of the adult human left ventricle (LV) is the result of its complex interaction with
its environment. From the fetal to the neonatal to the adult form, the human LV undergoes an …

Background The athlete's heart is associated with physiological remodeling as a
consequence of repetitive cardiac loading. The effect of exercise training on left ventricular …

Background This study examined a programme of pre-conditioning exercise with
subsequent high intensity interval training (HIIT) on blood pressure, echocardiography …

Myocardial fibers are a 3-dimensional (3D) continuum that change orientation gradually
from a subendocradial righthanded helix to a subepicardial left-handed helix3 (Figure 3A …

Background: Older persons are the fastest growing segment of the population living in the
Western hemisphere. Longevity comes at a price, including a higher rate of morbidity …

Aims The aim of this study was to analyse the underlying mechanisms of left and right
ventricular (LV and RV) functional alterations during several days in high-altitude hypoxia …

Background Strength-trained athletes using anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) have left
ventricular (LV) hypertrophy and myocardial fibrosis that can lead to sudden cardiac death …

Left ventricular (LV) remodeling, characterized by increased LV hypertrophy and depressed
systolic and diastolic function, is observed in strength-trained athletes who use anabolic …

Background Hemodialysis (HD) induces left ventricular (LV) transient myocardial
dysfunction. A complex interplay between linear deformations and torsional mechanics …

Exercise‐based cardiac rehabilitation leads to improvements in cardiovascular function in
individuals with coronary artery disease. The cardiac effects of coronary artery disease …